For those of you with cats, you probably already know that they do not always mix. Here are a few things you can do to safeguard your flute from your beloved pets. 1. Cats have a tendency to want to knock things off shelves, desks, or tables so if you must leave your flute outContinue reading “Flute Tip of the Week: Protect your flute from your cats”
Monthly Archives: August 2011
Cats and Flutes
I’ve noticed that many flute people are also cat people. I have always had cats and I seem to know more flute people with cats than with dogs. Maybe this is just my experience, but I wonder if there is something to it. Cats do seem to make good musical companions because they are usuallyContinue reading “Cats and Flutes”
Flute Tip of the Week: Headjoint Upgrade
Next week is the National Flute Association’s yearly convention and many attendees will be spending time at the flute vendors’ booths, trying out all the newest and coolest the flute makers have to offer. For those of you thinking you might like to upgrade your flute, but don’t have the budget to buy a newContinue reading “Flute Tip of the Week: Headjoint Upgrade”
Flute Treats: Bolero Flash Mob
This is such a cool thing! Imagine, a whole orchestra drifting in to a busy transit station, performing Ravel’s Bolero, and then quietly drifting out again. Take a look! The Bolero is the perfect kind of piece for this kind of thing, since it starts out with one lone musician, gradually adding instruments as theContinue reading “Flute Treats: Bolero Flash Mob”